Visions of Independence Program |
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The Visions of Independence Program provides one to one personalized vision
rehabilitation in the patient’s home by specially trained occupational
therapists. This training is a Medicare covered service. |
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Safety Assessment - All participating patients of the Visions
of Independence Program begin with an occupational therapist conducting
a skills evaluation and safety assessment of their home.
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Rehabilitation – Visions of Independence Program covers
all aspects of daily life, including adaptive cooking techniques,
medication organization, aids for reading and writing, money management
and much more. Patients have the opportunity to examine and try out
a variety of specialized adaptive equipment during the visit.
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Resources - Resources
for elders who are visually impaired are reviewed with the patient.
Referrals can be made for other services that are appropriate
for the patient.
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Admission
Criteria |
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Medicare Coverage
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Corrected vision of 20/70 or less, or visual field of 20 degrees
or less
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Referral from primary care doctor, nurse practitioner, ophthalmologist
or optometrist
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Cannot simultaneously receive Medicare-funded services through a home
health agency
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Procedure |
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The occupation therapist conducts initial evaluation.
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The occupational therapist prepares a treatment/training plan for
the patient that is sent to the doctor for approval.
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The treatment/training plan is then implemented.
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Service |
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Patient is eligible for varying amounts of service determined
by Medicare regulations.
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Patient’s ongoing progress will be monitored and documented.
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Progress reports are sent to referring doctor.
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Payment |
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Medicare covers 80% of fees.
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Most Medicare-HMO’s pay for the training.
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Remaining 20% will be billed as a co-payment to secondary insurance
provider.
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Medicare does not currently cover the cost for adaptive equipment.
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